{"id":228372,"date":"2026-05-26T18:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=228372"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:56:27","slug":"protection-of-human-rights-depends-on-responsible-and-well-functioning-systems-of-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=228372","title":{"rendered":"Protection of human rights depends on responsible and well-functioning systems of governance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When read in connection with South Africa\u2019s political history, Phaethon and The Sorcerer\u2019s Apprentice narratives provide insight into how societies gain power and why the protection of human rights \u2014  celebrated annually on Human Rights Day (21 March) \u2014 depends on responsible, effective systems of governance&#8230;<br \/><a 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